16:43 GMT, November 17, 2009 WASHINGTON | Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, was awarded the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) Command, Control, Communications and Computer Systems (C4S) operations and maintenance program for Joint Task Force (JTF) Bravo at Soto Cano Air Base in Honduras. This five-year task order under the Information Technology Enterprise Solutions-2 Services (ITES-2S) contract has a base year plus four one-year options and is valued at $38 million -- including all options.

This critical infrastructure program supports the Commander of JTF-Bravo -- the Commander of all U.S. military operations in Central America in the execution of USSOUTHCOM's strategy to build Partner Nation Capacity. It is intended to bolster security, stability and prosperity in the Americas. This responsibility encompasses:

• Advancing new visions of the U.S. Government and institutions of the region.
• Reducing sources of conflict and tension.
• Promoting partnership in times of need.
• Empowering initiatives to thwart narcotics trafficking and other transnational threats.

"We look forward to continuing our long-term relationship with USSOUTHCOM," said John Heller, vice president and general manager, Harris IT Services. "We are proud that USSOUTHCOM has selected the Harris IT Services team to advance their C4S mission, as it shows their confidence in our ability to deliver on our commitments."

Team Harris consists of the company's IT Services, Harris Communications Honduras (HCH), Charter Trading Company, STG Inc., and Smartronix. Under the contract, Team Harris will continue to administer work such as:

• JTF-Bravo's C4 systems and networks, supporting network and telecommunications customer services (IT Help Desk).
• C4S installation and upgrade services.
• Information assurance/computer network defense.
• Telecommunications and circuit management.
• Microwave communications systems, including power production at remote microwave sites.